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A & M Contracting

Lake Forest, CA · Orange CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (949) 636-5125
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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
560531
California record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more

About A & M Contracting

A & M Contracting is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Lake Forest, CA (Orange County). The California licensing program lists license 560531 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

The state record covers pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair.

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License record

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License number
560531
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Expires
March 31, 2027
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official California lookup.

What the state record says

Holds an active California C-57 Well Drilling contractor license (CSLB license 560531, sole owner, first issued 1989, current through 2027-03-31). The C-57 classification covers drilling, casing, cleaning, repairing and destroying water wells and installing and repairing well pumps. Also licensed as: A general engineering, HAZ hazardous substance removal. No well completion reports filed with the Department of Water Resources since 2016 under this license number (pump work and repairs are not reported, and reports filed under a driller's individual name may not match).

Services

What the California record says A & M Contracting is licensed or registered to do.

Pump Installation

Setting a new submersible or jet pump with the pressure tank, switch and controls.

Pump Repair

Tracking down low pressure, short cycling or no water, then repairing or replacing parts of the pump system.

Well Abandonment

Sealing an unused well to state standards so it cannot carry surface water down into the aquifer.

Well Drilling

Drilling a new private well, setting the casing and grouting it the way state rules require.

Well Repair

Fixing casings, caps, pitless adapters and other parts of an existing well.

Service area

Based in Orange County, California.

Approximate location (Orange County)

Well water in Orange County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

1%of households in Orange County drink from a private well (est.)
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in California, but some local areas require one
Open the Orange County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from A & M Contracting; ask for a written estimate.

Submersible pump replacement$1,000 to $2,500installed; deep wells cost more
Pressure tank replacement$800 to $1,500installed
New well, complete$6,000 to $16,000typical 200 ft well with pump; drilling alone about $20 to $30 per foot; deeper wells cost more
Shock chlorination$80 to $200by a contractor; under $30 to do yourself

National 2026 ranges. Sources, checked September 2026: HomeGuide cost guides, Angi.

Certified labs nearby

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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 560531 on the California state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the California lookup.

  2. 2

    Get a written estimate

    Ask for the scope, parts, depth or pump size, permit fees and warranty in writing. Compare two or three quotes for big jobs.

  3. 3

    Ask about permits and the well log

    New wells and many repairs are reported to the state. Ask who files the paperwork and for a copy of the well log.

  4. 4

    Test the water after the work

    Any work on a well can disturb bacteria. Test for coliform bacteria once the job is done.

Questions about A & M Contracting

Is A & M Contracting licensed?

Yes. The California record shows license 560531 (well drilling and pump installation) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does A & M Contracting offer?

The state record lists pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. Call to confirm they take on your type of job.

What areas does A & M Contracting serve?

The business is based in Orange County (Lake Forest, CA).

How do I contact A & M Contracting?

Call (949) 636-5125. The address on the state record is 22821 Belquest Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630.

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